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Gamers petition for Steam to add subtitles to game listings

A petition for Valve to add subtitles to Steam has appeared, and is gaining momentum.

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Moncole4138d ago

Like they will add it. There are so much stuff they should update but they dont.

Timesplitter144138d ago (Edited 4138d ago )

I think it's the first petition in a long time that makes a reasonable request and not some kind of unrealistic demand that only caters to hardcore fans of a certain game.

DoctorJones4138d ago (Edited 4138d ago )

It's not to add subtitles, it's to indicate if a game has subtitles.

EDIT:Ah you edited your post, nevermind.

CBaoth4138d ago

Finally a petition worth signing. I LOVE video games and can't fathom something so simple isn't already in place to help people circumvent a handicap; same goes for color blindness. Always sad to see when the bottom line is more important than doing the right thing.

DoctorJones4138d ago

It's something that's not given enough thought really. I was playing a game the other day, I can't remember exactly what game it was lol, but I remember seeing a colour blind mode in the options.

I'd never seen the option before and it made me think how hard it must be for some people to play certain games if they are affected by it.

So yeah, it would be great to see a lot more attention given to gamers who need help with handicaps, one of the few petitions I don't mind signing.

pileobunnies4138d ago

Colourblind mode is a godsend for me in games that offer it. There are many games out there that are unplayable just because I can't distinguish between certain colours. 1 in 10 men have some level of colourblindness -- it's baffling to me that so few games take that into account.

ironfist924138d ago

Sounds like a good cause. Signed. Hope steam adds the ability. Everyone should be able to experience games in some form, regardless of disability.

NicSage4138d ago

I wish that all developers would add in a colorblind option.

I've struggled with it in many games, BF series is terrible I can not tell between the Team colors, Orange for Friendly vs Red for Enemy. Makes it real tough, but I think it makes me play better.

LAWSON724137d ago (Edited 4137d ago )

I think this petition makes sense considering to some people it is required and not that it is required for me to buy a game I always turn on subtitles.

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Steam now reserves the right to remove a season pass for missing deadlines

Valve has just rolled out fresh guidelines for Steam season passes (DLC) to help prevent gamers from being misled! It's interesting to see that the company views season passes in a similar way to pre-purchases, which means they’re subject to many of the same rules and considerations.

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Michiel19893d ago

I agree but honestly with them forcing devs to state that you're renting a license for games and now this, it just seems like they're covering their asses for the inevitable legislation changes that will come. It's already happening in some countries, gamers aren't putting up with the shit of scummy devs anymore, at some point governments can't ignore people anymore. It benefits both steam and their players so I'm all for it, the other stores will probably wait with doing this until they get forced to, the great overlord being smart as usual.

SimpleDad3d ago

Publishers are the problem, they are pulling stuff in... and out ok. (pun intended)

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Valve Nearly Went Bankrupt Before Launching Half-Life 2 and Steam; Company Saved by a Summer Intern

Valve nearly went bankrupt before launching Half-Life 2 and Steam due to a legal battle with Vivendi, but was saved by a summer intern.

Abnor_Mal5d ago

So where is Andrew now, is he still with the company. Did he get a promotion or still a bottom rung employee. Was there a pay bump for Andrew, or any kind of compensation besides “good job, Andrew.”?

Rainbowcookie4d ago

He was promoted to janitor and let go when the company was downsizing so the big cheese can get his bonus...well hypothetically as it happens in majority of companies...

Abnor_Mal4d ago

I’m willing to bet that’s actually not too far from the actual truth.

MIDGETonSTILTS175d ago (Edited 5d ago )

You mean… Back 4 Blood?

I blame people like you for letting Evolve die.

Turtlerock Studios deserves a more appreciative fanbase….

Knightofelemia5d ago (Edited 5d ago )

B4B was not created by Valve it was created by Turtle Rock published by Warner Bros. Second B4B is generic compared to L4D at least the specials had a humor tone and look to them and not generic like they are in B4B. I played B4B and went back to L4D for my zombie fix. You play and worship what ever game studio you want I'll stick the L4D.

MIDGETonSTILTS174d ago

….what studio do you think made Left 4 Dead?

JEECE4d ago

Lol Back 4 Blood infuses the L4D formula with basically every negative modern game design trend of the last fifteen years. Multiple currency systems, unnecessary grinding/unlocks/cosmetics, unnecessary hub world.

Not to mention the game is just worse. In L4D2 enemies would feel like they actually existed within the world and were coming from somewhere. In B4B they literally just materialize. L4D2 had way more variation in levels too, and the Special Infected don't all feel exactly the same like they do in B4B. B4B is probably the most disappointing spiritual successor I've ever played.

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Valve is dropping a limited-edition Steam Deck right in time for the Australian launch

The white and grey Steam Deck will be available in limited quantites.

Gamingsince198114d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Australian launch ? I have one already and I'm in Australia, I know of 5 other people with one, we got them at a normal retail store........ I'm confused 😕 I guess we got ours super early even though they are available right now in a few shops here.... I even have 3 in stock at my own shop .....

Neonridr13d ago

I think this is via Steam directly though, not through a 3rd party retailer.

FinalFantasyFanatic13d ago

You mean you got a grey market import, that's also how I got mine, they're not officially sold here, no retailer can officially sell them yet. I'd grab the white OLED if I didn't already buy one at the beginning of this year.